Debra Ann Byrd's BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL'S JOURNEY

Debra Ann Byrd's BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL'S JOURNEY (Harlem Shakespeare Festival, New York, US) Thursday January 8 at 8:30pm NST (running time: 100 min)

 

BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl's Journey is a critically acclaimed, personal, poignant and powerful story of perseverance, tragedy, triumph—and ultimately unconditional love. Directed by Tina Packer, this one woman theatrical drama is a victory story about making it against all odds. Through rhyme, meter, soulful songs, and lyrical language, the show chronicles the life of classical actress, Debra Ann Byrd; her trials and triumphs; and her gender-flipped journey on the road to becoming Shakespeare’s noble flawed general Othello.

 

 

CONTENT WARNING: BECOMING OTHELLO is based on Byrd’s real-life experiences, and includes content that may be distressing. The show discusses topics and personal stories of trauma, sexual violence and suicidal ideation. 

A gun / gunshots will occur on stage during this play. These occurrences may not be suited for some audience members.

FOR WHICH AUDIENCES:

BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey is an adult play. It is most appropriate for Grades 9 and up.

RATING: If it were a movie, Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey would be rated “PG-13.” Children under 6 will not be admitted to the theater.